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Jan Holthuis te gast in de podcast India Unbound van LawWiser (Video)
De corridor tussen India en Nederland blijft zich snel ontwikkelen, gedreven door toenemende samenwerking op gebieden als technologie, halfgeleiders, innovatie en grensoverschrijdende investeringen. Jan Holthuis en Avani Shukla bespreken de Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2026-2030, juridische en compliancevraagstukken bij grensoverschrijdende technologiesamenwerkingen, en waarom Nederland zich ontwikkelt tot een belangrijke toegangspoort tot Europa voor Indiase ondernemingen.
Netherlands International
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Buren
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EU Council Adopts 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia
The European Union has unveiled its most comprehensive sanctions package against Russia to date, targeting 216 individuals and entities across energy, financial services, and cryptocurrency sectors. With unprecedented measures including shadow fleet vessel restrictions, crypto-asset service provider bans, and enhanced legal protections for EU operators, this 21st package represents a significant escalation in economic pressure designed to disrupt Russia's war economy and close circumvention channels through
Worldwide International
SJ
Steptoe LLP
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Export Controls & Trade & Investment Sanctions

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Reform Of The Flemish Arms Trade Decree: Meeting The Industry’s Needs
The Flemish government has adopted a comprehensive reform of its Arms Trade Decree, introducing a risk-based licensing system that differentiates between low-risk and high-risk jurisdictions while expanding exemptions for NATO and EEA countries. The new framework, set to enter force in December 2027, aims to balance facilitating legitimate defense trade with maintaining effective export controls, while aligning more closely with European regulations and reducing administrative burdens for companies.
Belgium Government
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Loyens & Loeff
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International Courts & Tribunals

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LD Paris, July 30, 2026, Order Concerning A Preliminary Objection, UPC-CFI-1901/2026
The Paris Local Division of the Unified Patent Court addressed critical jurisdictional questions regarding the interplay between UPC proceedings for provisional measures and parallel national French actions involving supplementary protection certificates. The court examined whether it was "first seized" under Brussels I recast regulations and whether related national proceedings warranted staying the UPC case or declining jurisdiction.
France Litigation
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Bardehle Pagenberg
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Commercial Arbitration: Malta
Antoine Cremona and Yasmine Ellul from Ganado Advocates have authored the Malta chapter for Global Arbitration Review's Commercial Arbitration Know-How Guide, offering comprehensive insights into Malta's arbitration landscape. The chapter examines the country's arbitration framework, procedural rules, institutional support through the Malta Arbitration Centre, and the evolving trends shaping commercial dispute resolution in the jurisdiction.
Malta Litigation
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Ganado Advocates
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International Trade & Investment

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International Carbon Credits Under The Proposed EU ETS Revision And CBAM Implementing Regulations
The European Commission's proposal to revise the EU Emission Trading System introduces a significant new element: the potential purchase of up to 260 million international carbon credits. This development, alongside parallel provisions in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, signals a cautious but meaningful shift in how the EU approaches international carbon credits. Understanding these distinct treatment mechanisms has critical implications for ETS-covered operators, EU importers, and international tra
Belgium Environment
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A&O Shearman
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Jan Holthuis te gast in de podcast India Unbound van LawWiser (Video)
De corridor tussen India en Nederland blijft zich snel ontwikkelen, gedreven door toenemende samenwerking op gebieden als technologie, halfgeleiders, innovatie en grensoverschrijdende investeringen. Jan Holthuis en Avani Shukla bespreken de Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2026-2030, juridische en compliancevraagstukken bij grensoverschrijdende technologiesamenwerkingen, en waarom Nederland zich ontwikkelt tot een belangrijke toegangspoort tot Europa voor Indiase ondernemingen.
Netherlands International
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Buren
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